hogmaw Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Oh yes I am off to Germany in a few weeks and I'm taking the car! There will be plenty of BMW ownership to be had I hope:devil: . Is it true that the autobahns are limit-free? Or is there a sign that says 'no speed limit' or do I just assume that if there are no signs to the contrary? I just hope it won't be snowing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanfanatic Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Hey! In principle the Autobahns are unrestricted. But anyway there are many parts, that are restricted to usually 120kph, indicated by a stationary speed sign. Furthermore there are electric speed signs that are showing a restriction based on the current traffic situation, fog etc. http://www.adac.de/images/282_m_tcm8-73895.gif This sign indicates no restriction. Another point you should consider, is to take a first-aid kit and a warning triangle, as they are compulsory. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Lived out in Dusseldorf for 3yrs. The germans consider BMWs as you and I would consider a Ford Escort. I found BMW drivers, in Achtung-Land to be .... normal! Shocking isn't it ? Infact it's nicknamed .. Turkish car. As many turkish people live in Germany drive a BMW. It's the Mercedes - they are like UK BMW drivers. Porkers are the same. It's the mentality of a 911 driver to come zooming up behind you, slamming on their brakes and sit in your backseat flashing you with thier headlights .. whilst you're overtaking something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Some autobahn will be restricted to 80km/h (50mph) Near big citys and in areas where there lots of sliproads etc... Be carefull there will be radar control. If you get get caught you have to pay ca$h. Otherwise have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Keep to (near) the limits when they are posted there are cameras! And dont speed thry any roadworks. As far as I understand it if you get caught on camera (like I did) they cant get you once out of the country but if you go back and get stopped they can slap any previous unanswered offences on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Enjoy it buddy, its great fun driving on the continent:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I had also heard that if you argue the toss with the police over there about the on the spot fines they just keep putting the fine up until you stop arguing, is this truth or an urban legend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnout Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Everytime we visit germany it's just the pedal to the metal until you run out of gas. Always worked for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Originally posted by arnout Everytime we visit germany it's just the pedal to the metal until you run out of gas. Always worked for me! Which only gets you about 200 miles in a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 I'm crossing my fingers there will be no snow or ice. I was in the Lake District last weekend, very wet & slippy so the automatic 'SNOW' traction control came on, what a joke that thing is! PLEASE let it be dry on the way to Dusseldorf in 2 weeks time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Gets colder in Germany than here. Bbrrrrrrr Beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m5 killer Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 i dont know about the bms being like ford escorts to the germans, i have offices in belgium and germany and have worked with some serious german car tuners and trust me it aint the porsches you got to watch out for keep an eye out for the debadged bms, theres also a few 5 series bms out there the e34 shape ones the ones that reg from about freg to nreg if you come up against one of these and you cant shake it off or it leaves you dont bother going after it. to the men in the know how its known as the alpina B10 Bi-turbo and standard from the factory from alpina it is good for 188mph thats right 188mph and they are known to hit 200mph as for the modded ones they can go 200+ also watch out for the big amg merx as most of them are debadged as well, as for the police putting up the fine thats bull and beware most of the older bms have had engine transplants and are running 3.5 turbos or m5 engines even the old 3 series so enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Watch out for debadged beemers? I will be watching out for everything and anything at the speed I'll be travelling Did anyone see Clarkson last night when he got his ass whipped by that German bird on the Nuremburg ring? Wouldn't mind a go of that (the track that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I've been going through Germany many times,i was last there end of August and i was doing 180+ for about half an hour 3 in the morning,i had fun with a new M5 for 20mins...Its like u r on a track some parts of the Autobahn,perfect roads+everybody with a fast car is up for top speeding--Problem is when u get back u will feel depressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Originally posted by hogmaw Watch out for debadged beemers? I will be watching out for everything and anything at the speed I'll be travelling Did anyone see Clarkson last night when he got his ass whipped by that German bird on the Nuremburg ring? Wouldn't mind a go of that (the track that is) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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